disturbing

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Under the surface of the March employment report, however, were some disturbing signs that underscore the U.S. labor market is not as good as it looks.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

The best-case scenario is, in a way, just as disturbing.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

While the BOJ has said it is committed to continuing on its path of gradual monetary tightening, the timing is delicate as policymakers want to be careful to avoid disturbing wage-growth momentum.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

High-energy radiation, such as X-rays, can harm living cells by disturbing atoms and molecules.

From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026

“It’s only disturbing because you know it could happen.”

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas